IMDEA Energy is opening a Postdoctoral Researcher Position for the Electrochemical Processes Unit looking for talented and motivated candidates, to work on ERC project (Call: ERC-2024-POC) lead by Dr. Rebeca Marcilla.

This project, entitled “3-Phase-BAT: Three-phase Redox Flow Battery”, involves the development of a new type of membrane-free RFB which does not require the use of any membrane since the electrolytes are separated by thermodynamics. This ERC-PoC offers a tremendous opportunity to i) validate this novel technology, ii) explore scaling up as part of the technology transfer process, and iii) define an exploitation pathway to transition our 3-Phase-BAT technology from the lab to industry. More info: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101213311/es

The requirements are as follows:

Tasks Description:

• Research on Fundamental Electrochemistry and Advanced Redox Flow Batteries (RFB) at lab scale.
• Investigation of biphasic and triphasic liquid-liquid systems for application in membrane-free RFB.
• Formulation and Characterization of Redox Electrolytes (solubility, viscosity, redox potential, kinetics and reversibility of redox reactions).
• Design and Operation of flow electrochemical reactors.
• Participation in national and international research projects in Electrochemical Energy Storage
• Communicate and disseminate research results through high-quality scientific channels including high impact scientific publications, presentation in international conferences, etc.
• Writing project proposals to national and international calls related to the topic.
• Supervision of Master or undergraduate students.

Compulsory Requirements:

• PhD degree in Chemistry, Material Science, Physics, Electrochemistry, Chemical Engineering, or related areas.
• Hand-on experience in electrochemistry and redox flow batteries.

Other merits to value:

• Proven experience in assembling and testing of small prototypes of batteries, in particular RFB.
• Background and proven skills in electrochemical characterization techniques (CV, galvanostatic charge-discharge, RDE, etc).
• Experience in liquid-liquid biphasic systems.
• Experience in international research projects and collaborations.
• Oral and written communication skills in English.

• Adequacy of the candidate's training and experience to the requested profile.
• Work experience related to the profile of the job position.
• Knowledge of English.
• Motivation for accomplishing high-quality research.

• Remuneration: Between 39.000€ – 42.000€ per year, depending upon qualification and expertise.

*The contract includes all the benefits of the Spanish Public Health and Social Security System.

• Contract: Until the end of the project - December 2026

IMDEA Energía, Móstoles, Madrid